读了贵刊1993年第4期刊登的“胸腔穿刺抽液术的改进”一文后,我们按文中介绍的方法治疗结核性胸水5例,其中大量胸水3例,中等量胸水2例。结果3例大量胸水放液效果十分理想,胸水流出通畅,不易粘堵,每次放液500～600ml,患者无不良反应;术者也省时省力。但2例中等量胸水需将空盐水瓶抽成负压才 After reading the article “Improving Thoracentesis and Draining Technique” published in Issue 4 of 1993, we treated 5 cases of tuberculous pleural effusion according to the method described in this article, including 3 cases of massive pleural effusion and 2 cases of moderate pleural effusion. Results The pleural effusion was effective in 3 cases. The pleural effusion was smooth and not easily clogged. Each time the effusion was 500-600ml, the patient had no adverse reactions. The surgeon also saved time and effort. However, 2 cases of moderate pleural effusion should be empty salt water bottle was negative pressure only